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A music-career book like no other, The Music Producer's Survival
Guide offers a wide-ranging, exploratory, yet refreshing
down-to-earth take on living the life of the independent electronic
music producer. If you are an intellectually curious
musician/producer eager to make your mark in today's
technologically advanced music business, you're in for a treat.
This new edition includes industry and technological updates,
additional interviews, and tips about personal finances, income,
and budgets. In this friendly, philosophical take on the art and
science of music production, veteran producer, engineer, and
teacher Brian Jackson shares clear, practical advice about shaping
your own career in today's computer-centric "home-studio" music
world. You'll cover music technology, philosophy of music
production, career planning, networking, craft and creativity, the
DIY ethos, lifestyle considerations, and much more. Brian's
thoughtful approach will teach you to integrate your creative
passion, your lifestyle, and your technical know-how. The Music
Producer's Survival Guide is the first music-production book to
consider the influence of complexity studies and chaos theory on
music-making and career development. It focuses on practicality
while traversing a wide spectrum of topics, including essential
creative process techniques, the TR-808, the proliferation of
presets, the butterfly effect, granular synthesis, harmonic ratios,
altered states, fractal patterns, the dynamics of genre evolution,
and much more. Carving out your niche in music today is an
invigorating challenge that will test all your skills and
capacities. Learn to survive-and thrive-as a creative-technical
professional in today's music business, with the help of Brian
Jackson and The Music Producer's Survival Guide!
Modern MIDI equips you with everything you need to use MIDI in your
music productions. With a particular focus on practical application
and step-by-step explanations, this book does far more than tell
you about how MIDI works. Simple explanations and real-world
scenarios encourage you to test out the techniques for yourself.
The second edition of Modern MIDI builds on the first, making
sequencing approachable for absolute beginners, reinforcing the
fundamentals of MIDI and expanding the coverage into new mobile
technology and vintage gear. Modern MIDI is essential reading for
beginners from all backgrounds, including students and
professionals, as well as experienced users looking to develop
their existing setups.
The Music Business and Recording Industry is a comprehensive music
business textbook focused on the three income streams in the music
industry: music publishing, live entertainment, and recordings. The
book provides a sound foundation for understanding key issues,
while presenting the latest research in the field. It covers the
changes in the industry brought about by the digital age, such as
changing methods of distributing and accessing music and new
approaches in marketing with the Internet and mobile applications.
New developments in copyright law are also examined, along with the
global and regional differences in the music business.
Recording Tips for Engineers, Fourth Edition provides the knowledge
needed to become a proficient audio engineer. With years of
experience working with big name rock stars, author Tim Crich
shares his expertise and gives all the essential insider tips and
shortcuts. A tool for engineers of all levels, this humorous,
easy-to-read guide is packed with practical advice using real-life
studio situations, bulleted lists, and clear illustrations. It will
save valuable time and allow for fast, in-session reference.
Additional resources are available on the companion website
(www.routledge/cw/crich.com). The fourth edition has been updated
to: Lead discussions of modern file storage and processes for
uploading, downloading, sharing, and transferring files and data.
Address digital audio workstations. Provide expanded coverage on
room treatment.
The Routledge Companion to Screen Music and Sound provides a
detailed and comprehensive overview of screen music and sound
studies, addressing the ways in which music and sound interact with
forms of narrative media such as television, videogames, and film.
The inclusive framework of "screen music and sound" allows readers
to explore the intersections and connections between various types
of media and music and sound, reflecting the current state of
scholarship and the future of the field. A diverse range of
international scholars have contributed an impressive set of
forty-six chapters that move from foundational knowledge to cutting
edge topics that highlight new key areas. The companion is
thematically organized into five cohesive areas of study: Issues in
the Study of Screen Music and Sound-discusses the essential topics
of the discipline Historical Approaches-examines periods of
historical change or transition Production and Process-focuses on
issues of collaboration, institutional politics, and the impact of
technology and industrial practices Cultural and Aesthetic
Perspectives-contextualizes an aesthetic approach within a wider
framework of cultural knowledge Analyses and Methodologies-explores
potential methodologies for interrogating screen music and sound
Covering a wide range of topic areas drawn from musicology, sound
studies, and media studies, The Routledge Companion to Screen Music
and Sound provides researchers and students with an effective
overview of music's role in narrative media, as well as new
methodological and aesthetic insights.
Dan Alexander Audio reveals the origins and history of vintage
recording gear, told by the man who coined the term. It discusses
the products of 22 manufacturers, illustrated with over 450
never-before-published photographs in full-color and reprints of
original manufacturers' sales brochures from the author's
collection. This book features: A list of over 7,500 pieces of
vintage gear Dan Alexander sold from 1979 until 2000, including
prices, serial numbers, and buyer A complete list of microphone
types distributed by Telefunken from 1928 until 1980, including
technical information on mics by Neumann, Akg, Schoeps, Rft, and
Geffel A complete list of Trident A and B range console 40 pages on
Neve modules and consoles Helios product information and
photographs information sourced from Dick Swettenhams' personal
sales binder.
Intelligent Music Production presents the state of the art in
approaches, methodologies and systems from the emerging field of
automation in music mixing and mastering. This book collects the
relevant works in the domain of innovation in music production, and
orders them in a way that outlines the way forward: first, covering
our knowledge of the music production processes; then by reviewing
the methodologies in classification, data collection and perceptual
evaluation; and finally by presenting recent advances on
introducing intelligence in audio effects, sound engineering
processes and music production interfaces. Intelligent Music
Production is a comprehensive guide, providing an introductory read
for beginners, as well as a crucial reference point for experienced
researchers, producers, engineers and developers.
We're all able to record music; a smartphone will get you quick
results. But for a good sound, a lot more is involved. Acoustics,
microphone placement, and effects have a huge influence on the
resulting sound. Music Production: Learn How to Record, Mix, and
Master Music will teach you how to record, mix, and master music.
With accessible language for both beginner and advanced readers,
the book contains countless illustrations, includes tips and tricks
for all the popular digital audio workstations and provides
coverage of common plugins and processors. Also included is a
section dedicated to mastering in a home studio. With hundreds of
tips and techniques for both the starting and advanced music
producer, this is your must-have guide.
The Art of Producing is the first book to standardize a specific
production process for creating a successful music project from
start to finish. Learn how to develop a step-by-step process for
critiquing all of the musical components that go into creating a
highly refined production that works for all styles of music. The
book provides a well-rounded perspective on everything that goes
into producing, including vital information on how to creatively
work with bands, groups and record companies, and offers insight
into high level values and secrets that famous producers have
developed through years of trial and error. The book covers
detailed production techniques for working with today's latest
digital technologies including virtual recording, virtual
instruments, and MIDI tracking. Take these concepts, adapt them to
your own personal style and you will end up with a successful
project of the highest attainable quality with the most potential
to be become a hit - or just affect people really deeply.
(Book). The first entry in a multivolume set that will be essential
reading for aspiring producers and artists everywhere, Q on
Producing presents the master's approach to making music. Told to
and compiled by author and audio expert Bill Gibson, Quincy's
observations, culled from over a year of in-depth interviews, are
collected and presented in book form and on an accompanying
DVD-ROM, providing an unparalleled course of instruction from one
of the true legends of American music. Reaching back to his early
successes, Quincy discusses the techniques learned as an arranger
for such legendary performers as Count Basie and Ray Charles, as a
touring bandleader, and as a young producer with his first pop
successes. Coauthor Gibson, in chapters such as "Discovering
Talent," "The Producer/Engineer Relationship," and "Tools for
Success," outlines the many skills Quincy developed and broadened
as he graduated to film and TV work, his solo recordings, and his
game-changing albums with Michael Jackson, as well as more recent
productions. With invaluable advice on subjects such as
songwriting, scoring, and the modern music business to be expanded
on in subsequent volumes Q on Producing provides the foundation for
what is sure to be the most anticipated series of tutorials on
music production ever created.
Practical, concise, and approachable, Audio Engineering 101, Second
Edition covers everything aspiring audio engineers need to know to
make it in the recording industry, from the characteristics of
sound to microphones, analog versus digital recording,
EQ/compression, mixing, mastering, and career skills. Filled with
hand-ons, step-by-step technique breakdowns and all-new interviews
with active professionals, this updated edition includes
instruction in using digital consoles, iPads for mixing, audio
apps, plug-ins, home studios, and audio for podcasts. An extensive
companion website features fifteen new video tutorials, audio
clips, equipment lists, quizzes, and student exercises.
Recording Tips for Engineers, Fourth Edition provides the knowledge
needed to become a proficient audio engineer. With years of
experience working with big name rock stars, author Tim Crich
shares his expertise and gives all the essential insider tips and
shortcuts. A tool for engineers of all levels, this humorous,
easy-to-read guide is packed with practical advice using real-life
studio situations, bulleted lists, and clear illustrations. It will
save valuable time and allow for fast, in-session reference.
Additional resources are available on the companion website
(www.routledge/cw/crich.com). The fourth edition has been updated
to: Lead discussions of modern file storage and processes for
uploading, downloading, sharing, and transferring files and data.
Address digital audio workstations. Provide expanded coverage on
room treatment.
First published in French in 1998, revised in 2010, and appearing
here in English for the first time, Michel Chion's Sound addresses
the philosophical, interpretive, and practical questions that
inform our encounters with sound. Chion considers how cultural
institutions privilege some sounds above others and how spurious
distinctions between noise and sound guide the ways we hear and
value certain sounds. He critiques the tenacious tendency to
understand sounds in relation to their sources and advocates
"acousmatic" listening-listening without visual access to a sound's
cause-to disentangle ourselves from auditory habits and prejudices.
Yet sound can no more be reduced to mere perceptual phenomena than
encapsulated in the sciences of acoustics and physiology. As Chion
reminds us and explores in depth, a wide range of linguistic,
sensory, cultural, institutional, and media- and
technologically-specific factors interact with and shape sonic
experiences. Interrogating these interactions, Chion stimulates us
to think about how we might open our ears to new sounds, become
more nuanced and informed listeners, and more fully understand the
links between how we hear and what we do.
Sibelius is an incredible application, that is feature-rich and
easy to use if you know how. It can help professional musicians as
well as students and those who are just starting out. With expert
advice on this great music app you will be able to create, edit and
print publication-quality musical scores, as well as hear your
music played back. This book includes step-by-step instructions for
tasks such as creating your first score, building up your
composition and sharing your work with others, and gives simple
tips to enhance your compositions. Find all the information you
need - made easy - in this great practical guide.
Discover how to achieve release-quality mixes even in the smallest
studios by applying power-user techniques from the world's most
successful producers. Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio is the
best-selling primer for small-studio enthusiasts who want
chart-ready sonics in a hurry. Drawing on the back-room strategies
of more than 160 famous names, this entertaining and down-to-earth
guide leads you step-by-step through the entire mixing process. On
the way, you'll unravel the mysteries of every type of mix
processing, from simple EQ and compression through to advanced
spectral dynamics and "fairy dust" effects. User-friendly
explanations introduce technical concepts on a strictly
need-to-know basis, while chapter summaries and assignments are
perfect for school and college use. Learn the subtle editing,
arrangement, and monitoring tactics which give industry insiders
their competitive edge, and master the psychological tricks which
protect you from all the biggest rookie mistakes. Find out where
you don't need to spend money, as well as how to make a limited
budget really count. Pick up tricks and tips from leading-edge
engineers working on today's multi-platinum hits, including Derek
"MixedByAli" Ali, Michael Brauer, Dylan "3D" Dresdow, Tom Elmhirst,
Serban Ghenea, Jacquire King, the Lord-Alge brothers, Tony
Maserati, Manny Marroquin, Noah "50" Shebib, Mark "Spike" Stent, DJ
Swivel, Phil Tan, Andy Wallace, Young Guru, and many, many more...
Now extensively expanded and updated, including new sections on
mix-buss processing, mastering, and the latest advances in plug-in
technology.
The ultimate guide to starting, keeping, and tracking your music
collection with this guided journal, including expert advice,
lists, and a log to keep track of over 300 records. Vinyl records
are back-in a big way. Music lovers are turning back to vinyl for
its pure sound and the fun of collection. If you're an avid
collector or are looking to start your collection, this book will
walk you through the basics of what is sure to become your newest
passion; and give you the space to keep track of your own growing
collection. Whether your musical tastes are jazz, rock, country,
classical, or showtunes, you can find vinyl records from your
favorite artists-but you have to know where to look. And
DJ-turned-vinyl expert Jenna Miles will let you know all that and
more! With essential guidance on storing, cleaning, and fixing
records, this guided journal is a must-have for music fans
everywhere.
John Cage's disdain for records was legendary. He repeatedly spoke
of the ways in which recorded music was antithetical to his work.
In Records Ruin the Landscape, David Grubbs argues that, following
Cage, new genres in experimental and avant-garde music in the 1960s
were particularly ill suited to be represented in the form of a
recording. These activities include indeterminate music,
long-duration minimalism, text scores, happenings, live electronic
music, free jazz, and free improvisation. How could these proudly
evanescent performance practices have been adequately represented
on an LP? In their day, few of these works circulated in recorded
form. By contrast, contemporary listeners can encounter this music
not only through a flood of LP and CD releases of archival
recordings but also in even greater volume through Internet file
sharing and online resources. Present-day listeners are coming to
know that era's experimental music through the recorded artifacts
of composers and musicians who largely disavowed recordings. In
Records Ruin the Landscape, Grubbs surveys a musical landscape
marked by altered listening practices.
David Gibson uses 3D visual representations of sounds in a mix as a
tool to explain the dynamics that can be created in a mix. This
book provides an in-depth exploration into the aesthetics of what
makes a great mix. Gibson's unique approach explains how to map
sounds to visuals in order to create a visual framework that can be
used to analyze what is going on in any mix. Once you have the
framework down, Gibson then uses it to explain the traditions that
have be developed over time by great recording engineers for
different styles of music and songs. You will come to understand
everything that can be done in a mix to create dynamics that affect
people in really deep ways. Once you understand what engineers are
doing to create the great mixes they do, you can then use this
framework to develop your own values as to what you feel is a good
mix. Once you have a perspective on what all can be done, you have
the power to be truly creative on your own - to create whole new
mixing possibilities. It is all about creating art out of
technology. This book goes beyond explaining what the equipment
does - it explains what to do with the equipment to make the best
possible mixes.
This volume deals with various social-science perspectives on law
and legal control pertaining to music in a variety of contexts.
Under influence of important recent social developments, especially
in the realm of communications technology, the world of music has
been changing very rapidly and profoundly these past decades. As a
result, the world of music, especially popular music, has been
subject to a range of new legal issues. This volume brings together
some 15 scholars to contribute their respective chapters on the
socio-legal aspects involved in music as a social reality. The
chapters address various pertinent questions from the perspective
of socio-legal studies, sociology of law, jurisprudence, and
related social and behavioral sciences. The issues addressed can
range from matters of formal law and legislation to law-related
behavior, deviance, and informal normative structures and processes
that have a relevance to music, whether in a contemporary or
historical setting. Thematically diverse within the province of the
social and behavioral sciences related to law, the chapters in this
volume are not restricted in terms of theoretical approach and
methodological orientation.
Authorship Roles in Popular Music applies the critical concept of
auteur theory to popular music via different aspects of production
and creativity. Through critical analysis of the music itself, this
book contextualizes key concepts of authorship relating to gender,
race, technology, originality, uniqueness, and genius and raises
important questions about the cultural constructions of
authenticity, value, class, nationality, and genre. Using a range
of case studies as examples, it visits areas as diverse as studio
production, composition, DJing, collaboration, performance and
audience. This book is an essential introduction to the critical
issues and debates surrounding authorship in popular music. It is
an ideal resource for students, researchers, and scholars in
popular musicology and cultural studies.
Acoustic and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composer,
Second Edition provides effective explanations and illustrations to
teach you how to integrate traditional approaches to orchestration
with the use of the modern sequencing techniques and tools
available to today's composer. By covering both approaches, Pejrolo
and DeRosa offer a comprehensive and multifaceted learning
experience that will develop your orchestration and sequencing
skills and enhance your final productions. A leading manual on its
subject, the second edition allows experienced composers and
producers to be exposed to sequencing techniques applied to
traditional writing and arranging styles. The book continues to
provide a comprehensive and solid learning experience and has been
fully revised to include the latest tools and techniques. The new
edition has been updated to include: A new chapter on cover writing
and sequencing for vocal ensembles Coverage of writing for
different ensemble sizes A new final chapter on writing and
production techniques for mixed contemporary ensembles. All new
techniques, tools, and sound libraries available to today's
composer. A companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/pejrolo)
includes a wide selection of audio examples, templates, sounds, and
videos showcasing operational processes, allows you the opportunity
to listen to the techniques discussed within the book.
Recording Music on Location provides an exceptional collection of
information regarding all aspects of recording outside of the
studio. Featuring clear explanations on how to achieve professional
results, this book is divided into two distinct sections: popular
music and classical music. Whether you record in the local rock
club, jazz cafe, or in an orchestra hall, Bartlett offers sage
advice on each stage of the process of location recording. Packed
with hints and tips, this book is a great reference for anyone
planning to venture outside of the studio. Audio examples, tracking
sheets, weblinks, and downloadable checklists are available on the
companion website at www.focalpress.com/cw/bartlett. This edition
has been thoroughly updated and includes new sections on iOS
devices, USB thumb-drive recorders, and digital consoles with
built-in recorders, along with updated specs on recording
equipment, software, and hardware. This edition will also show you
how to prepare recordings for the web and live audio streaming, and
covers spectral analysis, noise reduction, and parallel
compression. A new case study will go in depth on classical-music
recording.
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